2025 National Women’s Association Annual Conference
Presented by American Sailing
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Knowledge • Skills • Fun
• Two Keynote speakers: Tracy Edwards, MBE, The Maiden Factor and NWSA Founder, National Sailing Hall of Fame sailor, Doris Colgate
• Three days of classes with 30 classes to choose from
• On the water, dockside and classroom choices
• Diesel engine maintenance class with a female instructor
• Mastry Engine Center tour
• Island Packet factory tour
• On campus housing
• Social gathering with Women Who Sail Tampa Bay
• Brunch and fashion show at St. Petersburg Yacht Club
Saturday is packed with multiple sessions with up to 15 classes simultaneously. Sign up early to get your first choices. All on-the-water classes will occupy half the day, so avoid double-booking yourself.
Registrations Fees
NWSA Members only Early Bird
March 1 – March 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225
NWSA Members
March 16 – April 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225
Non-Member
March 16 – April 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $276
Late Reg NWSA Members
April 15 – June 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250
Late Reg Non-Members
April 15 – June 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $325
University of South Florida housing
• $65 per night for a room in a four bedroom, two bath suite at University of South Florida — St. Pete
• Minutes away from classes, waterfront and downtown St. Petersburg
• Dorms open on Tuesday, June 3. Come early to explore St. Pete
• $35 sheets and blanket package available
Dorms will have toilet paper, shower curtain, pillow, NWSA beach towel, limited disposable plates and cutlery. Bring your own sheets and blanket, or select a linen package to be donated to a women’s shelter after your departure.
Transportation
The St. Pete-Clearwater area is served by two major Tampa Bay airports: St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (PIE) and Tampa International Airport (TPA). Both offer many non-stop flights from cities across the nation to the Gulf Coast.
Locally, except for the Friday tours, transportation is not included.
Additional information here.
NWSA merchandise
The conference committee has made a conscious decision to limit single use water bottles. We will be offering reusable water bottles for sale in case you forget yours.
Check out these beautiful beach towels
AdventureSail Fundraiser Saturday Evening
Included in conference price
• Meet Doris Colgate, author, founder of NWSA and AdventureSail programs of Women's Sailing Foundation and 2022 National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee
• Network with conference attendees
• Support the mission of AdventureSail
• Pick up some nice sailing gear at the silent auction and raffle
AdventureSail has been a jewel in the crown of NWSA for over two decades! It was designed to foster the next generation of female sailors. We understand the importance of providing opportunities for sailing early. Barriers preventing all young women and girls from making it to the water must be overcome.
Food and Beverage
• Friday lunch and tour tickets available for sale
• Friday evening social gathering with Women Who’s Sail Tampa Bay
• Saturday, breakfast, lunch, snacks and evening event heavy hors d’Oeuvres
• Sunday continental breakfast for dorm residents
• Sunday brunch tickets at St Petersburg Yacht Club are available for $30
Other Details
View our Conference sponsors and visit their websites. NWSA is thankful for their support.
Please find information concerning University of South Florida campus policies, including parking, no-smoking or vaping and alcohol policy.
Please find information concerning cancelation policies here.
